Senior Manager, TDS Data Governance

Posted:
8/29/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Toronto, Ontario, Canada ⋅ Ontario, Canada

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
People & HR

Work Location:

Canada

Hours:

37.5

Line of Business:

Data & Analytics

Pay Details:

We’re committed to providing fair and equitable compensation to all our colleagues. As a candidate, we encourage you to have an open dialogue with a member of our HR Team and ask compensation related questions, including pay details for this role.

Job Description:

Department Overview

TD Securities' (TDS) Governance & Control (G&C) team partners with the TDS businesses globally to oversee the design, implementation, maintenance, and monitoring of effective internal controls to ensure business activities remain within TD Bank's risk appetite and comply with regulatory requirements.

The team is responsible for overseeing the timely and consistent implementation – across all TDS businesses – of all risk, control and governance programs, initiatives, policies, and strategic business projects. The TDS G&C team acts as the primary contact for the TDS businesses, working closely with subject matter experts from each TDS business line. The team works together with the business leaders to implement Enterprise and TDS policies, frameworks, methodologies, standards, and practices and are key members of enterprise projects / programs requiring TDS representation.

Job Description

Reporting to the AVP & Managing Director, TDS G&C, the primary role of the Senior Manager & Director, TDS G&C Data 1B, is to support TDS businesses and control partners in adhering to applicable regulatory requirements, managing risk, and having effective operational data controls in place. This role requires a specialized skill set, with responsibility for the governance of data under their stewardship and ensuring segregation of duties from 1A Data Owners who are responsible for the implementation of data management requirements.

Data Stewards work in partnership with a variety of stakeholders, including the TDS Chief Data Office, Data Risk Management, Enterprise Protect, and Privacy Compliance, to contribute to the ongoing management of data risk by assisting the Business to obtain a holistic view of data and information management practices and the corresponding risks.

As part of the key accountabilities of the role, the individual will be expected to:

  • Demonstrate a strong understanding and promote awareness of key data risk frameworks, policies, and risk appetite to support a strong risk culture.

  • Oversee data governance activities (e.g., Data Risk Reporting, Data Issue Governance, Data Impact Assessments, and Change Governance, etc.) across the TDS business.

  • Provide guidance to the Line of Business (LOB) and Technology partners (1A community) on data-related requirements to meet Data Policies and Standards.

  • Identify, prioritize, action, and escalate (as required) key data governance issues and data-related risks within their Business to senior executives.

  • Oversee and challenge data-related risk management activities / assessments (e.g., Privacy Impact Assessment, Data Impact Assessment, New Business Products, Change Risk Assessment, pRCSA, etc.) during strategic change initiatives to understand and mitigate data impacts and risks.

  • Participate in Data Risk Management adherence assessments and maintain awareness of any data-related regulatory and audit findings for their business and provide input into management response letters and remediation plans.

  • Attend required Data Risk Management training sessions and leverage available resources to maintain ongoing awareness and engagement with the Data Steward community and the 1A data community.

  • Provide SME advice and input into the ongoing assessment of the design and operating effectiveness of key TDS data controls; and

  • Support executive reporting, including meaningful data insights, on the overall status of programs.

Job Requirements

  • University or Post-Graduate degree; professional accounting/auditing/risk management designation would be considered an asset.

  • Solid knowledge of data governance, data management practices, enterprise data policy, standards & strategy.

  • Minimum 8 years of Risk, Data, and/or Audit experience (financial services industry preferred).

  • Knowledge of capital markets businesses is preferred.

  • Experience as a people leader focused on a strong coaching culture, talent development and employee experience through recognition.

  • Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills.

  • Flexibility to quickly adapt to changing and ambiguous initiatives or requirements and ability to work collaboratively across functions and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

  • Effective time management, multi-tasking, and organizational skills to meet tight timeframes.

  • Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, as well as confident presentation and facilitation skills.

  • Ability to take initiative and work independently and in a team environment.

Who We Are

TD Securities offers a wide range of capital markets products and services to corporate, government, and institutional clients who choose us for our innovation, execution, and experience. With more than 6,500 professionals operating out of 40 cities across the globe, we help clients meet their needs today and prepare for tomorrow. Our services include underwriting and distributing new issues, providing trusted advice and industry-leading insight, extending access to global markets, and delivering integrated transaction banking solutions. In 2023, we acquired Cowen Inc., offering our clients access to a premier U.S. equities business and highly-diverse equity research franchise, while growing our strong, diversified investment bank. We are growth-oriented, people-focused, and community-minded. As a team, we work to deliver value for our clients every day.

Our Total Rewards Package
Our Total Rewards package reflects the investments we make in our colleagues to help them and their families achieve their financial, physical, and mental well-being goals. Total Rewards at TD includes a base salary, variable compensation, and several other key plans such as health and well-being benefits, savings and retirement programs, paid time off, banking benefits and discounts, career development, and reward and recognition programs. Learn more
 

Additional Information:
We’re delighted that you’re considering building a career with TD. Through regular development conversations, training programs, and a competitive benefits plan, we’re committed to providing the support our colleagues need to thrive both at work and at home.

Please be advised that this job opportunity is subject to provincial regulation for employment purposes. It is imperative to acknowledge that each province or territory within the jurisdiction of Canada may have its own set of regulations, requirements.
 
Colleague Development 
If you’re interested in a specific career path or are looking to build certain skills, we want to help you succeed. You’ll have regular career, development, and performance conversations with your manager, as well as access to an online learning platform and a variety of mentoring programs to help you unlock future opportunities. Whether you have a passion for helping customers and want to expand your experience, or you want to coach and inspire your colleagues, there are many different career paths within our organization at TD – and we’re committed to helping you identify opportunities that support your goals.
 
Training & Onboarding
We will provide training and onboarding sessions to ensure that you’ve got everything you need to succeed in your new role.

Interview Process 
We’ll reach out to candidates of interest to schedule an interview. We do our best to communicate outcomes to all applicants by email or phone call.

 
Accommodation 
Your accessibility is important to us. Please let us know if you’d like accommodations (including accessible meeting rooms, captioning for virtual interviews, etc.) to help us remove barriers so that you can participate throughout the interview process.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Language Requirement:

N/A.